Dear Abby advises a woman as she tries to navigate a relationship with a man who has two adult children. DEAR ABBY: I’ve been in a relationship with a man for the last five years. “Julian” came into my life after my husband passed.

She is becoming a bone of contention in the relationship because I cannot stand how she uses guilt to manipulate her dad.

The man feels guilty about being absent as she grew up and doesn't recognize how judgmental and scheming she has become.

The unvarnished truth is that Amber is a snotty, judgmental woman who thinks she’s better than everyone. Because Julian wasn’t there while she was growing up, his guilt makes it especially hard for him to see her for who she is.

She is becoming a bone of contention in the relationship because I cannot stand how she uses guilt to manipulate her dad. He was always a caring father and a good provider, if not always there physically.